Mr Crabby's Seafood House & Sports Bar (NJ) Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "Staff was very nice- Chris was the best!"
• "The waiter Eddie was unbelievably helpful and explained each question we had about the menu."
• "Mr. Crabby’s is the spot to be. No doubt. The service is impeccable and the atmosphere is awesome."
• "Our server Haley was so attentive and she made us feel like we were her only table."
• "Service was excellent."
• "Excellent service. Attentive, clear explanations, checked back frequently, pleasant and friendly."
• "The staff are all super nice and accommodating!"

Cons:

• "The nerve of the waiter to complain to me and attempt to embarrass me in front of my lady and other customers for giving 'only $20' tip."
• "Then they added 20 percent tip without asking and 3 percent surcharge for CC payments."
• "Service was very good until it came to dividing a check."
• "Worst restaurant ever, I went there last weekend with my family and were treated poorly."
• "Our server was not particularly friendly from the get-go."
• "The service was terrible, the manager was checking and hawking our plates but never once stopped by to say anything to us leaving the waiter at a loss for our unhappy table."
• "The service was terrible, we were sat near the bar with my young children."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "They were delicious!"
• "The crab meat cocktail was absolutely amazing."
• "The food was fantastic. My husband and I shared the paella for two and added some sea scallops on the side and it was delicious."
• "The seafood is fresh and the portions are great."
• "The food is stellar."
• "The food was amazing."
• "Everything was delicious."

Cons:

• "Paella was meh."
• "The clam juice sat under the heat waiting to be served. It formed a film on the plate."
• "The $52 king crab dinner was really dry and over cooked."
• "The dish came out with two little empty clam shells and what looked like canned clam piece's throwing about which amounted to about two tablespoons worth."
• "The burger was good, but again, not outstanding!"
• "There seemed to be very little crab and too much filler this time."
• "The gator bites and French fries (fried stuff) had a funny taste I guess the oil was not fresh at all but good in general."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Great atmosphere."
• "The atmosphere was great!"
• "The atmosphere is very friendly, service is amazing."
• "It has great outdoor seating and is great for drinks after work or for a fun date night."
• "The environment is so fun and upbeat. Never a dull moment."
• "Atmosphere had a nice beach vibe to it."
• "A fun place for everyone. Great mix of customers so no one is left out."

Cons:

• "Music playing at the bar at 7:00 was way too loud for dinner."
• "Only problem was the Line Dancing music in the next room was quite loud and difficult to hear each other at the table while dining."
• "The atmosphere, however, was not cozy, very bright & loud."
• "The smell of a dirty mop isn’t very appetizing!"
• "I love sitting outside in the summer with the exception of it having a negative smell while sitting outside."
• "Appetizers came out a full 45 minutes after ordering, no kids meal in sight."
• "Very noisy but it was Monday night football."

Management and Pricing

Pros:

• "I have to say that I admire the direct communication about our experience and the amends made."
• "The new owners, Colleen, Gerry, and Niko were a pleasure to work with in planning our backyard lobster boil & clam bake."
• "Since taking over ownership 1 year ago owner Nico has turned Mr. Crabby's around to an enjoyable Culinary event."
• "The prices were just right for the portions."
• "Prices were what you would expect for such a high quality meal."
• "All seafood in reasonably priced while also very fresh and delicious."
• "Great food selection at reasonable prices."

Cons:

• "Lol okay also arbitrary 3% surcharge on everything for I guess using credit card?"
• "The prices were astronomical."
• "Mediocre food, small portions, pricey."
• "The food was excellent, but if you go be prepared for their money surcharge ripoff."
• "The charge for half frozen platter was 195 dollars."
• "Beers also seem overpriced at $10."
• "This place is unbelievably expensive."